Muy guapo.
Very handsome.
A look up and down, two words, and a thank-you in return: muy guapo is a short compliment on looks.
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How to say "handsome" in Spanish
guapo
adjectivefeminine: guapaplural: guapos
"Handsome" in Spanish is guapo. For a woman the word becomes guapa, which means pretty or beautiful. It's the everyday way to say someone is good-looking: Él es guapo. Ella es guapa.
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One about a man, one said to a woman. Each video starts and stops on that line.
Qué guapa eres.
You're so pretty.
Said to a woman, the ending changes to guapa, and the usual reply is a simple thank-you.
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Guapo and other words for good-looking
Guapo is the everyday choice. These are the others you'll hear.
| Spanish | English | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| guapo, guapa | handsome, pretty | The everyday word for a good-looking person. |
| atractivo, atractiva | attractive | Neutral and a little more formal. |
| bien parecido | good-looking | Formal. You'll read it more often than you'll hear it. |
| bello, bella | beautiful | Mostly written or poetic. |
| lindo, linda | cute, lovely | Very common in Latin America. |
Tip: In Spain, guapo and guapa are also a friendly way to address someone: ¡Hola, guapa!
Grammar: guapo, guapa
Four points for paying a compliment.
Four forms
guapo, guapa, guapos, guapas. A mixed group takes guapos.Ser or estar
Es guapo. He's good-looking. Estás muy guapa hoy. You look great today.Qué + guapo
¡Qué guapo! How handsome! ¡Qué guapa eres! You're so pretty!The gu sound
Before a, gu sounds like gw: GWAH-poh, one syllable for gua.Example sentences
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Ella es guapa.
She's pretty.
Él es guapo.
He's handsome.
Es más guapo todavía.
He's even more handsome.
Ese extranjero es muy guapo.
That foreigner is very handsome.
Common mistakes
Mistakes learners make with this word, and how to fix them.
✗Ella es guapo.
✓Ella es guapa.
Use the -a ending for a woman.
✗Es una persona guapo. (about a man)
✓Es una persona guapa.
The adjective agrees with persona, which is feminine.
✗goo-AH-poh (pronunciation)
✓GWAH-poh
Gu and a blend into one syllable.
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How to remember it
The gua in guapo sounds like "gwah", close to wow. Someone guapo walks in and people go "wow".
Questions about "handsome" in Spanish
How do you say handsome in Spanish?
Guapo. For a woman, say guapa, which means pretty or beautiful.
What does guapa mean?
Pretty or good-looking, said about a woman. In Spain it's also a friendly way to greet someone: ¡Hola, guapa!
How do you say "you look handsome" in Spanish?
Estás muy guapo. With estar, it's about how someone looks today.
What's the opposite of guapo?
Feo, or fea for a woman. Both mean ugly.
